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La Boca - Santa Fe, Santa Fe, NM

La Boca - Santa Fe

4.8 (5488)
$31 to $50
Tapas / Small Plates
72 West Marcy Street, Santa Fe, NM 87501

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 27 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
Opened in 2006 by 8 time James Beard Award Nominee, Chef James Campbell Caruso.
La Boca has the feel of a lively European wine bar, featuring an extensive selection of carefully chosen Spanish wines and Sherries. Chef Caruso's Modern Spanish Cuisine is inspired by the exuberance of Spanish cooking combined with fresh, local ingredients. La Boca has been  called "the most influential restaurant in Santa Fe" by the Pasatiempo Magazine and the New York Times describes the menu as "modern re-inventions of classic Spanish cuisine" Knowledgeable and animated staff graciously guide guests to the perfect wine to complement their meals. La Boca also prides itself on being an ambassador of Spanish sherry culture, transporting its guests to Jerez in the crisp cool flavors of Fino, or the deep fig-essence of a Pedro Ximenez.

Join us every Thursday and Friday night for live music on the Taberna main stage!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, Spanish, Wine Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (505) 982-3433
  • Website
    http://www.labocasantafe.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    James Campbell Caruso
  • Catering
    We happily offer full service catering to your home, business or gallery! We specialize in tapas platters, Spanish meat and cheese boards, and paella parties. Please inquire at labocasantafe.com and we will be in touch with availability!
  • Private party facilities
    We offer our beautiful Taberna dining room and patio for private or semi private events. Please inquire at labocasantafe.com and we will be in touch with availability!
  • Location
    72 West Marcy Street, Santa Fe, NM 87501
  • Neighborhood
    Santa Fe
  • Cross street
    Lincoln
  • Parking details
    Downtown Santa Fe meters are enforced Monday through Saturday from 8am - 6pm. Residents and visitors may also park at the Santa Fe Convention Center (there may be a charge), the entrance is on Federal Plaza across from the Federal Post Office. La Boca does not validate parking.
  • Entertainment
    Check out our Facebook page for most up to date information regarding events and entertainment. We offer live music in our Taberna dining room.
  • Additional
    Beer, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 5,488 people are saying

La Boca - Santa Fe reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • New Mexico

    Best Overall

  • New Mexico

    Best Food

  • New Mexico

    Most Booked

  • Santa Fe / Mountains

    Best Overall

  • Santa Fe / Mountains

    Best Food

  • Santa Fe / Mountains

    Hot spot

  • Santa Fe / Mountains

    Lively

  • Santa Fe / Mountains

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Boca in Santa Fe is a vibrant Spanish tapas restaurant cherished for its "excellent food and ambiance." Guests rave about the "amazing" steak and shrimp dishes, as well as the "delicious" artichoke tapas and sherry flights. The live music enhances the "lively atmosphere," and service is "outstanding." A must-visit for tapas lovers!

5,488 Reviews

  1. Charlotte

    Rhode Island1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    great food! Some of the best I’ve ever had! 10/10 would recommend!

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  2. Doug

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tasty food, right sized portions, knowledgeable and friendly staff. Intimate and fun atmosphere. Perfect balance of quality and price. Highly recommended!

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  3. Liz VIP

    Cincinnati7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great time at La Boca! We sat downstairs and listened to wonderful music! The small plates were delicious and the service was excellent!

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  4. Natali

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Dined coupled times at La Boca during our trip. It was consistently delicious!

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  5. Rick

    New Mexico10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing. We hadn't been there in awhile, and now we wonder why not! There were a couple of items they were out of that I would have liked to order, but there was plenty more on the menu. I love the atmosphere, especially if Nacha Mendez is playing on Sundays.

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  6. Susan

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The servicers are knowledgeable and welcoming. The food came out in a well paced fashion. We never felt rushed nor were we left staring at empty but soiled plates. The atmosphere and noise level is lively, but never to the point of interfering with the conversation at your table. The selection of tapas is wonderful and all delicious. Since most selections can be divided into four portions quite easily, and there are so many we wanted to try, ordering lots and sharing amongst the four of us is ideal. About halfway through one dish, we would put in the order for the next one or two. A wonderful evening for a couple or a group of friends.

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  7. Leslie

    Hawaii5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I selected La Boca based on the reviews, and it didn’t disappoint! The grilled eggplant was very nice, with plenty of capers. The pork butt was, well, pork butt - tender and flavorful. Finally, the cucumber lime ice cream was divine, each ingredient stood out and blended to an Ono-luscious bite.

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  8. Traci VIP

    Nashville3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We enjoyed everything we ate. Great service in an intimate atmosphere. Beautiful Spanish acoustic guitar was performed during dinner- the combination of elements made this a special part of our trip. Thank you!

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  9. Pat

    New Orleans8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I will start by saying that I have been coming to La Boca since it first opened, and when I’m in Santa Fe, I always plan a trip to this gem of a restaurant. And now about the restaurant- the food is unique and consistently wonderful. A few of my favorites are the artichokes, eggplant with manchego, and shrimp tacos with morcilla. My top choice is the lamb meatballs, when they are on the menu. The paella is wonderful! Collectively, the staff is polite, timely, and very knowledgeable regarding the tapas , desserts, and wines, etc. They are a big part of the dining experience at La Boca.

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  10. Nancy

    Seattle1 review

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    New experience. Hard to know how or what to order. Waiter helped but we ended up with quite an odd assortment.

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FAQs

La Boca - Santa Fe offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (505) 982-3433.

La Boca - Santa Fe is rated 4.8 stars by 5488 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  2. United States
  3. New Mexico
  4. Santa Fe / Mountains
  5. Santa Fe

Make a reservation

2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 27 times today
Google Map for La Boca - Santa Fe

72 West Marcy Street, Santa Fe, NM 87501

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Lincoln
  • Neighborhood
    Santa Fe
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, Spanish, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Downtown Santa Fe meters are enforced Monday through Saturday from 8am - 6pm. Residents and visitors may also park at the Santa Fe Convention Center (there may be a charge), the entrance is on Federal Plaza across from the Federal Post Office. La Boca does not validate parking.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    James Campbell Caruso
  • Entertainment
    Check out our Facebook page for most up to date information regarding events and entertainment. We offer live music in our Taberna dining room.
  • Additional
    Beer, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.labocasantafe.com/
  • Phone number
    (505) 982-3433
  • Catering
    We happily offer full service catering to your home, business or gallery! We specialize in tapas platters, Spanish meat and cheese boards, and paella parties. Please inquire at labocasantafe.com and we will be in touch with availability!
  • Private party facilities
    We offer our beautiful Taberna dining room and patio for private or semi private events. Please inquire at labocasantafe.com and we will be in touch with availability!

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